Innovative Collaboration of Joint Academic Programs in the Age of Globalization Dr. Bailian Li Vice Provost NC State University United States 1

NC STATE University A Land-Grant university 北卡州立大学 NC STATE University A Land-Grant university   李百炼 bailian_li@ncsu.edu ncsu.edu

North Carolina The Triangle CHAPEL HILL DURHAM Duke University University of North Carolina State University RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK RALEIGH

北卡州立大学 NC State University 10 colleges and schools Bachelor’s degrees in 115 fields Master’s in 169 fields PhDs in 62 fields Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

improve the human condition.” A Unifying Vision NC State’s strategic vision pledges that we will: “transform lives and improve the human condition.” We fulfill our vision through creative scholarship, strategic research, and global partnerships 5

Largest four-year institution in NC, SC and VA Creative Scholarship 34,000 total students > 10,000 graduate students representing 86 countries >220 graduate degrees offered [Master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D] 2,078 faculty members [19 National Academy Members] Largest four-year institution in NC, SC and VA 6

America’s Best Graduate Schools: Creative Scholarship America’s Best Graduate Schools: 5th in Graduate Veterinary Medicine 7th in Graduate Nuclear Engineering 9th in Graduate Biological/Agricultural Engineering 12th in Graduate Statistics Source: U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Graduate Schools; April 2010 7

Strategic Research Areas at NC State Strategic Focus Areas Health & Well-Being Energy & Environment Educational Innovation Safety & Security Societal Benefit Economic & Our identified core research areas are: Health and Well-Being, Educational Innovation, Energy and Environment, and Safety and Security. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Advanced Computing and Networking Evaluation, Policy & Leadership Innovation Network Cross-Cutting Initiatives 8

Total = 203 (including 51 Bilateral Student Exchange Agreements) Global Partnerships 37 61 92 2 5 1 Total = 203 (including 51 Bilateral Student Exchange Agreements) 9

Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization 1. Promote strategic partnerships- with matching mission/strengths; for teaching, research, economic engagement 2. Joint Academic programs- creative partnership for joint/dual-degrees 3. Curriculum integration at home- the key strategy for campus globalization for student and faculty global competence

Promote Strategic Partnerships Innovative Strategy 1: Promote Strategic Partnerships Eliminate many inactive/weak MOUs Select major partners with matching strengths/missions in selected regions Develop agreements with multiple colleges Develop meaningful activities for student mobility, faculty research and economic development

Why Strategic Partnerships? Best utilize limited resources Develop long-term bases for faculty/students for global experience Provide on-site services to faculty and students Develop academic curriculum for study abroad in semester/year without delaying graduation Recruit/ increase enrollment of international students Build international outreach /economic development programs for the university and state

Strategic Global Partnerships Virtual Hubs- work and collaborate with strategically selected universities Rental Space – physical rental space for university’s study abroad center for semesters or academic years Branch Campus- physical campus for offering NC State degrees

Example of a Major Partnership- ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY MOU University level for all opportunities Agreement: Balanced student exchange Agreement: Summer student research program Agreement: 3+1 BS and Masters degree Agreement: G-student research exchanges Agreement: CSC supported PhD students

Study Abroad Programs to China Most at Zhejiang University

Example of a Major Partnership- ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY Joint faculty appointments for research & grants Graduate research student exchanges China Scholarship Council PhD students Scholarships for NC State students to Zhejiang for BS, MS and PhD

Example: A Joint Academic Program – “3+X BS and Master Combo” BS and Master combo –accelerated master program at NC State 3 years in ZJU and 1+ years at NC State Finish graduate courses (30-36 hrs) for a professional master degree in selected fields BS from ZJU and Master from NC State

Benefits of 3+X Combo Program Take advantage of ZJU’s excellent undergraduate education and capture the best students Promote graduate program at NC State, most become PhD students after 1st year No credit transfer or accreditation issues Best value for students/parents (money saving), not typical 2+2 or 3+1 for double BS degrees Mutual benefits and further strengthen the partnership of two universities

Example: Summer Research for Undergraduate Students Summer Programs 2007 : 11 2008: 28 2009: 30 2010: 35 Best way to build strong partnerships – with faculty connections Excellent recruiting for high quality graduate students from the best universities Develop long-term academic and degree programs Develop joint research programs

Example- “3+x” program with National Chiao Tung University BS + Master combo –accelerated master program at NC State 3 years in NCTU and 1 +years at NC State Finish all required graduate courses (30-36 hrs) for a Master degree in selected fields BS from NCTU and Master’s degrees from NC State

NC State University Prague Institute Study abroad center NC State University Prague Institute An initiative by the College of Design- serve as an university study abroad center Prague

Branch Campus in South Korea Academic program planning Facility and financial planning Planning for the approvals

Innovative Strategy 2: Joint & Dual International Degrees Strategic approach for international collaboration in high education Build strong and long-lasting institutional partnerships Promote curriculum integration with global perspectives (complimentary strengths) Engage faculty for global exchange and scholarship

Joint and Dual International Degrees Enhanced learning experience and global competence Produce more degree-seeking students than typical exchange programs Enhanced academic learning with global content and competence for faculty/students Increased cross-cultural and international understanding Value-added and improve students’ employability in globalized economy

Joint vs Dual Degree Programs Collaborative academic degree programs with integrated curriculum by two or more partner universities Joint degree program Complete the specified collaborative academic program and receive only one diploma issued by both universities Dual degree program Complete the collaborative academic program and receive one separate diploma from each of the two universities (“Double” degree programs)

Dual International Degrees @ NC State University NC State implemented 8 dual degree programs in the last 3 years 4 graduate degree programs- 2 Master’s and 2 PhD degrees 2 undergraduate degree programs 2 EU-Atlantis Master’s degrees More are pending

Example: Master of Global Innovation Management NC State MGIM Web Site http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mgim/ A newly proposed dual degree masters program from the NCSU College of Management In conjunction with Universite’ Paul Ce’zanne in France

Program Curriculum (33 Hrs.) All courses taught in English France Semester (15 Hrs) Core Courses * Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Marketing Management Strategy Marketing of Innovation Innovation Management Project Workshops Network Innovation Business in a Multinational Firm Creativity Project Management USA Semester (15 Hrs) Core Courses Technology & Innovation Mgnt Project Management Bus. Relationship Management Elective Courses Entrepreneurship Technology, Competition, & Law Services Innovation Bio Sciences MGIM 2008-09 curriculum Summer Internship (3 Hrs) USA or Europe Full-time employment qualifies * Some courses are ½ semester.

Program Locations Fall Semester - France Spring Semester - USA Summer USA, Europe Fall 2008 classes held in Aix-en-Provence Spring 2009 classes held in Raleigh Summer 2009 internships available in USA or France (student choice). - full time employment may substitute for summer internship requirement.

Master of Global Innovation Management Student #: 18 (2008) 21 (2009) 40 (2010) Received 2010 IIE Heiskell Awards (Honorable Mention) for Innovation in International Education Partnership program. A newly proposed dual degree masters program from the NCSU College of Management In conjunction with Universite’ Paul Ce’zanne in France

Other Examples of Strong Partnerships- International Dual Degree Programs Seoul National University (PhD in Genomics) National Chiao Tung University (PhD in Industry & System Engineering) University of Surrey (Master of International Studies) U of Helsinki, SLU (Sweden)- (Masters of Forest Resources Reutlingen University (BS in Business Administration) Reims Management School (France, Bachelor's Degree in Business Management) Munich University of Applied Science (BS in Paper Science)

Example: Dual PhD Degree in Genomics and Biotechnology with SNU Co-Supervision – One joint advising committee with co-chairs (one from each) and faculty advisors from both institutions Credit Transfer - Up to half of the total credits (72) required for the host institution’s degree are transferable from the home institution for an equivalent degree at the host institution Thesis and Defense – both in English Dual PhD in Genomics, 2010 from NC State University and Seoul National University (one international degree)

Curriculum Integration Innovative Strategy 3: Curriculum Integration General Education Programs with the Global Knowledge Co-requisite for all UG students Integration of study abroad in academic curriculum for increasing enrollment Global Perspective Certificate for all undergraduate students

Curriculum Integration General Education Programs NC State revised its campus-wide General Education Program (GEP) to include the Global Knowledge Co-requisite, requiring all UG to take a course that provides instruction and guidance to help students: 1) Compare systematically the ideas, values, images, cultural artifacts, economic structures, technological developments, or attitudes of people from different societies, 2) Identify the historical context of ideas and cultural practices and their dynamic relations to other historical contexts; and 3) Explain how a culture changes in response to internal and external pressures.

Curriculum Integration Increase Study Abroad Enrollment Work with college/department to fit SA in the curriculum Make progress without delaying the graduation Gain a competitive edge in today’s global job market Have a positive impact on current world issues Learned through focus groups, surveys, advising sessions

Global Perspectives Certificate Curricular Integration Global Perspectives Certificate University-wide certificate for all students Require 4 components: Academic Coursework International Experience Co-curricular and Service Activities Final Project Official certificate on transcripts for global job competitiveness

NC State Study Abroad Program Increased Study Abroad Enrollment Increased # in last few years & up to 17% of UG study abroad before graduation

Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization Summary: Innovative Strategies and Initiatives in the age of Globalization Strategic Partnerships Joint Academic Programs Curriculum Integration bailian_li@ncsu.edu